Guinea Bissau Country Summary
Sanctions
UN/EU
FATF AML Deficient List
No
Terrorism
Corruption
US State ML Assessment
Criminal Markets (GI Index)
EU Tax Blacklist
Offshore Finance Center
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Anti Money Laundering
FATF status
Guinea Bissau is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies
Compliance with FATF Recommendations
The latest Mutual Evaluation Report relating to the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards in Guinea Bissau was undertaken in 2022. According to that Evaluation, Guinea Bissau was deemed Compliant for 5 and Largely Compliant for 11 of the FATF 40 Recommendations. It was rated Highly Effective for 0 and Substantially Effective for 0 of the Effectiveness & Technical Compliance ratings.
Sanctions
Guinea Bissau, as a UN member, must adhere to sanctions imposed by the United Nations to maintain international peace and security. The UN Security Council has established various sanctions regimes since 1966, including travel bans and asset freezes, to address threats to global stability. These measures are increasingly mindful of the rights of those affected and are part of a broader strategy that includes peacekeeping and peacemaking efforts.
As of October 2023, Guinea Bissau is subject to both UN and EU sanctions, which include travel restrictions and asset freezes targeting individuals who undermine political stability. These sanctions were introduced to support the restoration of constitutional order and to prevent actions that threaten the rule of law in the country.
Bribery & Corruption
| Rating | 0 (bad) - 100 (good) |
|---|---|
| Transparency International Corruption Index | 21 |
| World Bank: Control of Corruption Percentile Rank | 13 |
Economy
Guinea-Bissau's economy is marked by extreme poverty, with a large portion of the population living below the poverty line, and is heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly the export of cashew nuts and fish. Political instability and corruption have hindered economic growth, although recent efforts, including an IMF-backed structural reform program, have shown signs of recovery.
The investment climate in Guinea-Bissau is challenging due to systemic banking instabilities and corruption, which hinder business growth. The lengthy registration process for new businesses, taking up to 233 days, further discourages potential investors. Despite these obstacles, the government is working towards creating a more stable environment for investment, aided by its membership in the Organization for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa.
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